Military Officer - March 2008 - (Page 54) Exercise Your Options Military Officer has explored five coastal retirement locales — from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from metropolitan to less-traveled areas. Though weather and housing costs always are a factor when choosing to live by water, these areas are sure to appeal to even the most difficult-toplease military retirees who dream of waterside living. Landing on the Space Coast Florida’s Space Coast, also known as Brevard County, is a 72-mile stretch of Atlantic beaches, wildlife refuges, and the space-age drama of the Kennedy Space Center. It includes the cities of Titusville, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Palm Bay, You’ve paid your dues. Now enjoy the privileges. With 16 different floor plans, activity-packed days and Fort Belvoir next door, you’ll have some tough decisions at The Fairfax. Unique financial options that may reduce future health care costs Assisted living, skilled nursing & rehabilitative care options A new memory care neighborhood Call 703.799.1200 to choose a five-star lifestyle at the area’s largest retirement community for military and Foreign Service officers. and Port Canaveral — and popular Orlando is only 35 miles away. Residents of all ages will find something of interest on the Space Coast. Recreational activities include fresh- and saltwater fishing and boating at more than 30 marinas and three major fishing piers. Birding, watching launches at the Space Center, and listening to live music on the Cocoa Beach Pier are popular pastimes with locals. The county manages more than 100 parks, including the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, and boasts a planetarium and observatory, a museum of history and natural science, and even a zoo. The more adventurous might want to test their surfing skills — the Space Coast is a major surf destination THE FAIRFAX 9140 Belvoir Woods Parkway Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 www.sunriseseniorliving.com www.arrfp.org 54 MILITARY OFFICER MARCH 2008 Florida PHOTO: DAVID FRAZIER/CORBIS http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com http://www.arrfp.org
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